kzel81
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Post by kzel81 on Dec 5, 2006 10:03:18 GMT 7
Just wondering if anyone else has gone over to China on a one way ticket, and if they found any problems with that?
I actually have to pick up my visa in Hong Kong, and have then been advised to catch the train from there to mainland China, so was planning on buying a one way ticket from Melbourne to HK. However, I've just been to the travel agent, and they said I might have trouble gaining entry into HK on a one way.
So, if anyone has any info, it would be much appreciated!
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nolefan
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Post by nolefan on Dec 5, 2006 10:29:38 GMT 7
there is no trouble on one ways.. that is something the travel agents invented to make you buy round trip tickets... bastards!
Even if if someone asks, just tell them you're going into the mainland by train from HK and then you're travelling out of mainland.
no problem.
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Post by Raoul Duke on Dec 6, 2006 0:58:08 GMT 7
Yeah.
This WAS true back in the bad old days. Old news now, but many travel agents haven't heard it yet.
Don't sweat this.
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Post by Dr. Gonzo on Dec 6, 2006 1:22:16 GMT 7
I entered through HK on a one wayer back in 97, and flew direct into China one way in 2001. The second time I only had a tourist visa.
Of course, from Oz a retuern ticket works out cheaper.
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Post by Jollyjunklass on Dec 6, 2006 5:47:36 GMT 7
Hi Missi,
And welcome! What Newbs said, this is a bunch of B.S. They want to sell you a round trip, you don't need it. I came on a one way and that was a year and a half ago.
Also, how come you will be getting your visa in Hong Kong? I only want to know because I did not go about this that way, I got my visa from my home country. What type of visa is it?
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Post by Noodles on Dec 6, 2006 8:12:04 GMT 7
I've been in and out of Hong Kong a lot over the last couple of years and I've never had any problems what so ever.
But....
A friend of mine (British) did get stopped at Hong Kong airport and was taken to one side and told that he needed proof of his departure. This was about a year ago. He was able to persuade them he was going to be living on the mainland, but they did quiz him quite a lot.
My guess is that it is a genuine rule, but very very rarely do they actually give a M'kay about it.
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Post by Raoul Duke on Dec 6, 2006 12:07:46 GMT 7
Of course, from Oz a retuern ticket works out cheaper. Yes. They want to make it easy for you to leave again.  But seriously, I really don't think this is a deliberate effort by travel agents to rip you off...at least not in most cases. Chinese travel/residence laws are weird and vague and changing and difficult enough even if you're here and deal with this country all the time. A lot of travel agents (and a lot of Chinese officialdom) probably have a terrible time keeping up with them. There are PLENTY of people here who would really be delighted to rip you off. Why look for more? Noodles may be right...it may be on the books but generally ignored. Either way, it seems to have dropped from the radar in almost every case. And if you're coming in on a Z visa- as you really should be if you're coming here to teach- it's not an issue anyway. |
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Escaped Lunatic
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Post by Escaped Lunatic on Dec 12, 2006 10:24:45 GMT 7
Made it in on a 30 day tourist visa. Only lost the 500 bonus frequent flier miles since I couldn't check in online. The only question I got asked was "What page would you like the stamp on" by the HK border guard. Will get visa upgraded to "Dangerous Lunatic - Maintain 5 meter safety zone" in a week or so.
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